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YT55 VKH

2005 Volvo XC90

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,810 mi
Last recorded186,810 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo XC90106,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 VKH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 186,810 miles

Offside Front Suspect slight play in steering rack bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 182,796 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 182,796 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users filler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 176,512 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light inoperative

engine service required warning on dash

Fail 25 Aug 2023 176,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside reverse light inoperative

engine service required warning on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2022 169,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 169,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 161,395 miles

Booster seat removed from drivers seat prior to test

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2020 156,463 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Fail 21 Apr 2020 156,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2019 152,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

lower windscreen cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2018 146,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,845 miles

lower windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Fail 12 Jan 2017 139,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

lower windscreen cracked, not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Dec 2015 133,746 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack boot

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

drivers seat belt light fraying

Fail 15 Dec 2015 133,745 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs cable inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack boot

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

drivers seat belt light fraying

Pass 2 Jan 2015 115,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front amber day running light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2013 95,257 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 95,257 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outside

Pass 19 Dec 2012 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,148 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 62,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc' corroding & wear lips

Pass 7 Dec 2009 42,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,750 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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YT55 VKH is a 2005 Volvo XC90 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,315 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT55 VKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo XC90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YT55 VKH is a 2005 Volvo XC90, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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